What’s on for singles
Events through the year that make an easy first or second date.
Christmas markets
Christmas markets run in towns and cities across Britain from mid November, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, Bath and Manchester. A walk round the stalls with something warm to drink makes a relaxed first date.
Source: VisitBritain: Christmas markets in Britain, checked 9 November 2026
A winter walk on the coast
The South West Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path are both open all year. A short, bright winter walk with a cafe at the end is hard to beat.
Source: Wales Coast Path: About the path, checked 9 November 2026
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest community festival of history and culture, and it is free. The next one runs from 10 to 19 September 2027, with doors open to places you would not usually see.
Source: Heritage Open Days: About us, checked 9 November 2026